World War II Honoree

Gilbert V. Fimbres

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Tucson, Arizona

Honored By

The Fimbres Family

ENTERED UNITED STATES ARMY ON MARCH 26, 1943. SERVED OVERSEAS WITH 26TH SIGNAL COMPANY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN NORTHERN SOLOMON AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR AND BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 15, 1945.